Authorities are investigating the apparent drowning(власти расследуют очевидное утопление)of a crew member on the set of forthcoming Johnny Depp film The Lone Ranger, near Los Angeles.
The unnamed 48-year-old diver is thought to have suffered a heart attack while cleaning out a pool that was going to be used in the film.
He was pronounced dead on Friday according to the coroner's spokesman.
Walt Disney studios said: "Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this time."
Spokesman Paul Roeder added in a statement: "Our full support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this terrible event."
Police revealed the man had been wearing scuba(подводное) equipment to carry out maintenance(техническое обслуживание) on a deep pool on a ranch near Palmdale, in the desert north of Los Angeles, where the Western is being filmed.
It is thought he was preparing a tank for an underwater scene to be shot at a later date.
The Lone Ranger, due to be released in July 2013, is a remake of the classic adventure with Depp as Native American spirit warrior Tonto and Armie Hammer in the title role.
How old was member of the crew? How did he die? What did he do in the pool? Do you know something about this filM? When will it be released?
It's a terrible event. I think it's hard to keep going the shooting. Anyway, I'm looking forward to this film.
